Archive for October 3rd, 2008

Are the Cubs a Little League team?

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

…because they sure looked like it last night. Oh well, I got some photos from Game 2.

Wrigley Standing

Above, for much of the beating, this was my view from the standing only section. While very passionate fans at the start of the game, the folks quickly quieted, swearing under their breathe. At one point, a highly vocal Dodger fan near me came very close to getting knocked out by a large and liquored up Cubs fan. The Cubs fan told his friends that if he took a shot at the Dodger fan, he would probably just get kicked out of the stadium. His friends disagreed, and said he would more likely spend the night in jail. Either way, the Dodger fan’s cheers were far less enthusiastic.

Wrigley Men's Restroom

If you’ve got to use the restroom, you better get in line!

Wrigley Good Seats

At the end of the game, I was able to get back in those seats in the 10th row! The struggling Fukudome is booed. Ouch.

Hayden at Wrigley

Another photo-op.

And finally, here is another very short video of batting practice before the game: